Lead Caregiver & Shift Leader - Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Discount program

Paid time off

Sick time

Holiday pay

myFlexPay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Lead Caregiver who acts as shift leader, delivering consistent resident care while guiding the caregiving team.

You will manage assignments, provide hands-on ADL support, coach staff on quality, hospitality, and ISP alignment, and help onboarding. This role blends frontline caregiving with leadership, with growth opportunities and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; age 18+.
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications.
• Strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift assignments, manage attendance, and coordinate coverage.
• Provide hands-on ADL support when needed.
• Coach caregivers on quality, hospitality, and documentation standards.
• Review charting and ensure alignment with ISP.
• Monitor resident changes and communicate concerns promptly.
• Support onboarding and mentor new team members.
• Promote safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions.

Skills

Communication

Delegation

Decision-making

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Medication Administration

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Lead Caregiver who acts as shift leader, delivering consistent resident care while guiding the caregiving team.

You will manage assignments, provide hands-on ADL support, coach staff on quality, hospitality, and ISP alignment, and help onboarding. This role blends frontline caregiving with leadership, with growth opportunities and a supportive benefits package.